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Polynesian leader’s group senior officials gather to progress Polynesian cooperation

Senior Officials of the Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) met in French Polynesia last week to advance discussions on formalising governance arrangements through the development of a PLG Charter.

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First Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) Council Meeting in Cook Islands

Council members of the Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) from 16 Pacific States gathered in the Cook Islands for the first time for the fourth PASO Council Meeting on November 4-6.

Turtles Tees off to Tahiti

Te Aito Cook Islands paddlers from Raiatea (from left) Tamatea Bourgerie, Titaua Hart and Steven Hart returned home yesterday with more than great memories of the island and new friends. Top Raiatea master paddler Steven Hart placed 2nd overall in the 28km Te Aito race and not only enjoyed his race but loved his official […]

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Scrum guru shows us how

The standard of rugby and rugby coaching in the Cook Islands is set to improve as International Rugby Board (IRB) coach trainer Brian OShea is committed to lifting the standard of local players and coaches. OShea, 73, has over 50 years of rugby experience under his belt and has been instrumental in setting up coaching […]

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Keen paddlers make up lost time

Paddlers were keen to take to the water yesterday for the weekly 8km time trial race after bad weather cancelled last weeks event. Sneaky creeping past the boiler saw all 35 boats start half way across the Avarua harbour, before safety boat Scooby Doo even got to the start line. A pleasant addition to the […]

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Court shows respect

A minute of silence was observed in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday morning for the recent deaths of two prominent Cook Islanders, who were both Justices of the Peace. Sir Apenera Pera Short died aged 96 years at his Muri home on Wednesday morning, and early yesterday Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid […]

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Te Tika dies suddenly

The country mourns the loss of not one but two of its most prominent and progressive leaders this week. Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid died at 1am yesterday in Auckland Hospital, not 24 hours after the death of Sir Apenera Short in his Muri home. She would have been 68 next week. She wore many […]

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State funeral for Sir Apenera

One of the countrys most prominent leaders has died, leaving 14 children, dozens of grandchildren and a huge legacy behind. Sir Apenera Pera Short died at 96 in his Muri home yesterday morning. He was the one of the countrys first cabinet ministers and its longest-serving Queens Representative. Sir Apenera was born in Takuvaine in […]

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Zumba fiesta for Team CI

Dust off your Zumba gear and show your support at this Fridays Team Cook Islands Zumba fiesta. The fundraiser promises to be a fun and exciting workout for everyone with funds raised to assist with sending Team Cook Islands athletes to the Pacific Games in New Caledonia in August. Tickets are on sale at the […]

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Sole junior second in cross-country

The first cross country run of this seasons series took place at the BCI Stadium car park last Thursday. It was a dry run for the 9 male and 6 female contestants. The course was the same as last year but with a few extra obstacles added. Roland Neururer and Vanessa Palmer are still showing […]

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Golden oldies overwhelmed by Aitutaki

New friendships were formed during the recent golden oldies mini rugby tournament which included two international and two local teams. An action packed 2-day tournament was organised for the players from the DB Millhillians from Wairarapa in New Zealand, Central Coast side from New South Wales, Avatiu-Nikao Mongoose club and the Sons of Takitumu. Not […]

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Junior tennis stars rise to challenge

The National Tennis Centre in Nikao hosted thrilling tennis matches last Saturday for the start of the ANZ stars tournament. The tournament for under 10, under 8 and junior elite squad members was hotly contested by budding tennis stars and those who lost their games still have 4 weeks to polish up their swings and […]

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New rank expected

After placing second overall at the recent Pacific Netball Series in Papua New Guinea, the Cook Islands Netball Association now wait to find out what new world ranking the Cook Islands will gain. Cook Islands Netball Association president Patsy Hockin expects the Cook Islands could rise up to 9th place from its current 11th place […]

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Tournament follows popular competition

Due to the interest and success of the recent Rarotonga five a side soccer competition there will be a one day tournament this Saturday, June 18 at the CIFA complex in Matavera. Saturdays tournament is expected to be exciting and is scheduled to kick off at 12noon with the final game to be played at […]

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Futures bright for junior paddlers

The future of oe vaka in the Cook Islands looks bright with fantastic paddling skills put on display by under 16 paddlers at Mondays Tama Aito the junior event of the premier singles race Te Aito Cook Islands. Daniel Teheipuarii of the Ngakau Toa Vaka club was the outright winner of the under 16 boys […]

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Sevens an action-packed starter

The 2011 CITC Rarotonga Club rugby seasons got off to a great start last weekend with the pre-season sevens tournament held at Raemaru Park in Arorangi. It was a successful weekend with all grades from under 13, 16, 19 and the senior A from all clubs represented at the tournament. In the under 13 grade, […]

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Black Puta remain undefeated

The Black Puta mens soccer team has claimed top honours after overcoming a spirited Avatiu No Girls side 4-1 in the final of the Rarotonga five-a-side soccer knock-out competition at the CIFA complex in Matavera on Thursday. Black Puta were the only undefeated team in the competition and lived up to their tag of favourites […]

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Dearlove, Marakai take out Te Aito

Reuben Dearlove, the islands top male paddler, paddled strongly on Saturday to take out the 28km Te Aito race on Saturday in 2.37.10. Dearlove managed to keep between 80 and 100m ahead of his nearest rival and gun Raiatea paddler Steve Hart who took out second place in the 18 man strong V1 race just […]

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Te Aito finish line buzz

Tara Cummings is all smiles after her 14km womens Te Aito race on Saturday where she placed 6th overall and 4th in the V1 division. The womens race was won by 16-year-old Tahitian paddler Mereani Maratea and the mens race was won by Reuben Dearlove. Today junior under 16 paddlers will take to Muri lagoon […]

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Harbour all action

Avarua harbour is the place to be to see all the Cook Islands Te Aito action as paddlers contest the countrys premier oe vaka singles race. Women paddlers in the open, masters and under 19 divisions will start todays V1 races at 10am and they will tackle a 14km course starting from Avarua. The mens […]

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Sevens tournament features star players

Exciting rugby sevens games will be played at Raemaru Park this afternoon during day two of the pre-season rugby sevens tournament. Under 13 and 16 grade players opened up the season yesterday and today the under 19 grade will kick start games at 12pm. Defending pre-season sevens champions the Avatiu Eels will feature ex and […]

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Avatiu Eels play in Tahiti

A 20-man strong Avatiu Eels rugby team are in Tahiti this week to play two rugby matches against the Manu-Ura rugby club in the village of Paea. The Avatiu club has had a long association with the Manu-Ura club who first toured to Rarotonga in 1977 and were hosted by the Avatiu club. Avatiu Sports […]

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